Friday
July 2016
COMMENTS
Written by Ali Carr, Posted in Career
As I received the Young Governor’s Entrepreneurship Award and reflected on my accomplishments and the last seven years of entrepreneurship, one thing comes to mind. I could not have paid thousands of dollars for a better education than what life experiences teach us daily. Every […]
Friday
July 2015
COMMENTS
Written by Ali Carr, Posted in Career
The dreaded professional headshot. Do any of you feel the same way about having your picture taken? There is nothing more awkward than sitting in front of a big camera and holding a smile for far too long. That is the way I used to feel, […]
Thursday
April 2015
COMMENTS
Written by Ali Carr, Posted in Career
“Marketing is a contest for people’s attention.” – Seth Godin As the owner of a promotional product company, Ali Specialties, people constantly ask me how they can raise their brand awareness in the community. My response? Networking in combination with the effective use of the […]
Thursday
April 2015
COMMENTS
Written by Ali Carr, Posted in Career, Health, Lifestyle, Travel
“It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The hard…is what makes it great.” – A League of Their Own At the beginning of the year, I posted about the importance of setting new goals for yourself in my entry […]
Thursday
March 2015
COMMENTS
Written by Ali Carr, Posted in Career
“Life is a journey, not a destination.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson I have to pinch myself when I think that Ali Specialties has been in business for six years. When I started the company from my home in 2009 I had no idea what to expect. […]
Monday
March 2015
COMMENTS
Written by Ali Carr, Posted in Career
“The most effective way to do it is to do it.” – Amelia Earhart We all know what happens when January 1st rolls along. You set new goals for yourself. The goals are crystal clear, and you create a mental picture of the end result. […]
Tuesday
March 2015
COMMENTS
Written by Ali Carr, Posted in Career, Lifestyle, Style
“You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.” – Edith Haead “You take forever to get ready.” Sound familiar? If so, you’re in good company. In my experience, finding the perfect outfit can be quite the chore if I do […]
Thursday
February 2015
COMMENTS
Written by Ali Carr, Posted in Career
“Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize them.” – Ann Landers I loved my job as the golf event coordinator at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Spa. It was right down my alley. I enjoyed welcoming the groups, meeting new people, planning […]
Tuesday
February 2015
COMMENTS
Written by Ali Carr, Posted in Career, Lifestyle, Style, Travel
“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” Susan Sontag When traveling for business (or pleasure), a little preparation can prevent unneeded stress and help set you up for a successful trip. Although I love exploring new cities, I often feel a bit anxious […]
Tuesday
December 2014
COMMENTS
Written by Ali Carr, Posted in Career
“Everybody has to leave, everybody has to leave their home and come back so they can love it again for all new reasons.” Donald Miller Growing my business has been a whirlwind experience. Four years after starting Ali Specialties, I began to see the […]
As the Founder & CEO of ATX Promos, I created alicarr.com as a resource for entrepreneurs covering everything from trials and tribulations to advice for professionals trying to grow their careers. In addition to sharing my experiences as an entrepreneur, my blog features topics related to style, travel, career, and lifestyle choices. My goal is to empower all of my readers and encourage you to always follow your dreams.
